Leatherman is the name the associates itself with multi-tools. Leatherman have innovated tools that are high quality. The Crunch is no exception. The Leatherman Crunch deviates from standard Leatherman designs in which the main tool is not a needle nose pliers. The Crunch is equipped with locking pliers instead. Locking pliers are also known as vice-grips. Leatherman knows the value of vice-grips and offers their version to us with the Crunch. Vice-grips are great. The free up your hand for other tasks.
The Leatherman Crunch is small. Smaller than the Wave. The design is very cool. The Crunch pops out and it takes a few seconds to set up the main tool. The result is a small to mid-size vice grip that is very compact and portable when closed. In hand, it feels very well built and like all Leathermans, it has a 25 years warranty. The company stands by it's products and you can see it in the build quality of the Crunch.
The Crunch is equipped with 13 tools. I won't go through them all but the tools that will be used the most are the vice grips, serrated blade, and large flat-head screwdriver. The Crunch does not have as much tools as the Wave or any standard Leatherman but the main tool makes up for it. The Crunch is what I would consider an accessory multi-tool. Multi-tools will never replace the main counterparts but what you gain is portability and capability. Think of it as having a mini toolbox in your pocket. That is the point of multi-tools and the Crunch will definitely serve me well in the years to come.
Yes, the Crunch lacks tools. It is through the function of it's design which I am sure Leatherman will improve upon. Some tools are redundant. Do I really need 3 sizes of flat head screwdrivers? One thing I did like was that all the secondary tool lock firmly and securely. It makes prying with the screwdriver possible, if needed. One neat thing is the adjustment knob for the vice-grips can be unscrewed all the way and it has an expansion for a hex drive. Very nice if you want to expand your crunch. It would be nice if the Crunch came with this but it's not a show stopper.
Right now I carry the Crunch in my day pack with my Victorinox Soldier. I carry My Spyderco Caly 3 on my person and these tools are perfect for my needs. If you are in the market for a nice secondary multi-tool, the Crunch is perfect. I say secondary tool because I believe the Crunch does not fulfill the role completely like a Leatherman Wave, Charge, or Victorinox Champ. The Crunch couple with another multi-tool will complete your portable tool box perfectly. If you need a third hand, the Crunch is the right tool for you. Currently, it is the only multi-tool on the market with a functional vice grip. I purchased my Crunch for about $45. Shop around. I highly recommend the Leatherman Crunch if you are in the market for a great multi-tool.
The Leatherman Crunch is small. Smaller than the Wave. The design is very cool. The Crunch pops out and it takes a few seconds to set up the main tool. The result is a small to mid-size vice grip that is very compact and portable when closed. In hand, it feels very well built and like all Leathermans, it has a 25 years warranty. The company stands by it's products and you can see it in the build quality of the Crunch.
The Crunch is equipped with 13 tools. I won't go through them all but the tools that will be used the most are the vice grips, serrated blade, and large flat-head screwdriver. The Crunch does not have as much tools as the Wave or any standard Leatherman but the main tool makes up for it. The Crunch is what I would consider an accessory multi-tool. Multi-tools will never replace the main counterparts but what you gain is portability and capability. Think of it as having a mini toolbox in your pocket. That is the point of multi-tools and the Crunch will definitely serve me well in the years to come.
Yes, the Crunch lacks tools. It is through the function of it's design which I am sure Leatherman will improve upon. Some tools are redundant. Do I really need 3 sizes of flat head screwdrivers? One thing I did like was that all the secondary tool lock firmly and securely. It makes prying with the screwdriver possible, if needed. One neat thing is the adjustment knob for the vice-grips can be unscrewed all the way and it has an expansion for a hex drive. Very nice if you want to expand your crunch. It would be nice if the Crunch came with this but it's not a show stopper.
Right now I carry the Crunch in my day pack with my Victorinox Soldier. I carry My Spyderco Caly 3 on my person and these tools are perfect for my needs. If you are in the market for a nice secondary multi-tool, the Crunch is perfect. I say secondary tool because I believe the Crunch does not fulfill the role completely like a Leatherman Wave, Charge, or Victorinox Champ. The Crunch couple with another multi-tool will complete your portable tool box perfectly. If you need a third hand, the Crunch is the right tool for you. Currently, it is the only multi-tool on the market with a functional vice grip. I purchased my Crunch for about $45. Shop around. I highly recommend the Leatherman Crunch if you are in the market for a great multi-tool.
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Carrying the Leatherman Crunch multi-tool along with the Spyderco Caly 3 pocket knife will make for a great edc.
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